Hundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red Cross
The British Red Cross reports that hundreds of children are affected by the UK's suspension of refugee family reunions. The charity estimates that between 550 and 1,360 children could remain separated from their families each month due to this suspension. The situation has prompted legal challenges and calls for the government to reinstate the family reunion scheme.
- ▪The British Red Cross estimates that between 550 and 1,360 children could remain separated from their families for every month the suspension continues.
- ▪Between 180 and 430 of these children are likely to be unaccompanied minors.
- ▪Since the suspension began, the British Red Cross has been contacted by 1,160 families left separated.
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The charity said: ‘People we support tell us they cannot begin to rebuild their lives until their children and family members are safely reunited with them.’ Photograph: Namning/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenThe charity said: ‘People we support tell us they cannot begin to rebuild their lives until their children and family members are safely reunited with them.’ Photograph: Namning/ShutterstockHome OfficeHundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red CrossCharity estimates up to 1,360 children could remain separated from families for every month the suspension continuesDiane TaylorMon 18 May 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 00.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHundreds of children every month face being separated from their…
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